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Publisher and editor- in-chief for Chicken Soul for the Soul books, Amy Newmark, shares the magic and joy of Christmas from the latest book in the series, titled, The Gift of Christmas – A Special Collection of Joyful Holiday Stories.

You’ll love this collection of 121 heartwarming, inspirational, and fun stories of Christmas miracles. From family reunions, to charity, the wonder of children, the joy of giving, and family and religious traditions. Movie fans will appreciate the chapter titles, taken from movies, but often with a twist, such as A Few Good Elves, Good Gift Hunting, and Close Encounters of the Santa Kind. A special benefit for parents and grandparents—since Chicken Soup for the Soul wants to keep Christmas magical for everyone, all the stories are “Santa-safe” for kids!

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday December 18th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Amy Newmark, as she shares a few stories from this special collection filled with the holiday spirit.

Are you ready to discover your inner Mystic Chef and create dishes— even whole meals–that add an entirely transcendent and magical dimension to your holiday cooking? Do you want to nourish the spirit, as well as the body? Inspire love and romance?

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday December 11th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Meadow Linn as she provides precise instruction on how to infuse your meals with intention, influence emotions, entice your beloved, select the right spices to grow love and create savory, sensuous eating experiences.

At this moment in history, we’re faced with one of the biggest choice points we have ever encountered. Individuals are making choices to change their nations; nature is giving us a wake-up call; economies are struggling; and for many of us, the future looks uncertain. Yet people are also rallying to have a voice, awakening from their apathy of previous decades. Collectively and individually, we are being given the opportunity to make extraordinary choices in order to change where we are headed.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday December 4th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to David Hamilton, Ph.D. co-author of Choice Point, as his discuss how to understand your world like never before, how to align your own true purpose with the patterns of the universe, and how to be the change that you want to see in the world around you.

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Chicken Soup for the Soul Health and top doctors at Harvard Medical School have combined the healing and therapeutic power of storytelling with practical medical advice in a new series of books. In Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope & Healing for Your Breast Cancer Journey. Dr. Julie Silver, an award-winning writer and top expert in healing as well as a breast cancer survivor herself, provides readers with inspiration, hope, and truly useful advice for their entire breast cancer journey, from diagnosis and beyond, using stories from her clinical practice, and from her own experience.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday October 30th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Dr. Sliver share the healing power of stories, as the medical community is increasingly adding journaling, narrative writing, and other forms of storytelling to therapeutic regimens.

Parenting for Peace: Raising the Next Generation of Peacemakers, by Dr. Marcy Axness, is a masterful synthesis of the latest research in neuroscience, psychology, and education, cooked down to seven simple principles for raising intelligent kids hardwired for inner balance, empathy and success in a changing world.

The book is an essential reference for parents, caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, and policy makers who want to know how our attitudes and behavior shape our children, and how we can change the future by changing the way we raise our kids.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday November 13th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Dr. Axness sharing steps on how to develop the kind of self-mastery that will engender such respect in your children that 99% of discipline issues will evaporate and mutual family enjoyment will blossom.

For more than twenty years, award winning writer and author, Radine Trees Nehring’smagazine features, essays, newspaper articles, and radio broadcasts have shared colorful stories about the people, places, events, and natural world near her Arkansas home.

From her first mystery novel, A Valley To Die For, released in 2002, to her four follow-up novels in the To Die series (Music To Die For, A Treasure To Die For, A Wedding To Die For, and A River To Die For) and her sixth novel, Journey To Die For, Radine has masterfully taken her characters and readers through the enchanting state of Arkansas filled with adventure and mystery.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday November 6th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Radine, as she shares her later work, titled, A Fair To Die For. It’s October, craft fair season in the Ozarks, and the War Eagle Craft Fair…

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Chicken Soup for the Soul Health and top doctors at Harvard Medical School have combined the healing and therapeutic power of storytelling with practical medical advice in a new series of books. In Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope & Healing for Your Breast Cancer Journey. Dr. Julie Silver, an award-winning writer and top expert in healing as well as a breast cancer survivor herself, provides readers with inspiration, hope, and truly useful advice for their entire breast cancer journey, from diagnosis and beyond, using stories from her clinical practice, and from her own experience.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday October 30th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Dr. Sliver share the healing power of stories, as the medical community is increasingly adding journaling, narrative writing, and other forms of storytelling to therapeutic regimens.

Award-winning former journalist and author, Steve Piacente, latest novel, BOOTLICKER, covers the Congressional race in the enchanting palmetto state of South Carolina, where the lead candidate is poised to become its first black congressman since the Civil War. The book reveals a shocking union that exists between the candidate and a racist U.S. Senator that will rock the foundation of the South Carolina and U.S. political landscapes. The story is rich in detail and descriptions of the pre-Civil Rights Southern political scene full of dark secrets, tale of survival, deception, guilt and redemption.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday October 23rd from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Steve sharing his work that is simply astonishing, and make you wonder if it could possibly be based on a true story.

Joelle Charbonneau is a storyteller at heart. She has performed in a variety of operas, musical theatre and children’s theatre productions across the Chicagoland area. In addition to her stage work, Joelle has also performed with several bands and worked as a solo performer.

According to Joelle, “I’d never dreamed of writing a novel. But I loved to read. Then one day I had an idea and I started to write. I found my passion for creating characters lived on the page as well as the stage.” Her latest book, Murder for Choir, is the first installment of her new Glee Club Mystery series.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday October 2nd from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Joelle as she shares her passion as a performer, educator, and writer impacting thousand of lives.

Our dogs and cats make us smile every day, but some days they really outdo themselves! Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can’t Believe My Dog Did That! and Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can’t Believe My Cat Did That! are full of those hilarious and heartwarming stories.

Award-winning writer, editor, and co-author of the above books, Jennifer Quasha will be on hand to share some of the 101 humorous and heartwarming stories about these lovable, goofy, and comical canines.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday Sept 25th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Jennifer sharing the many ways our canine companions surprise us, make us laugh, and touch our hearts.

In 1937, two medical students began a two-year correspondence across 1,100 miles, and their fancy turned to deep respect and abiding love. Alice Baker of New Orleans and Joe Holoubek of Omaha became Dr. Alice and Dr. Joe, a professional couple known for their unbreakable bond. The Courtship of Two Doctors: a 1930s Love Story of Letters, Hope & Healing by award-winning journalist, Martha Fitzgerald, chronicles their early history, providing an inspiring look at the birth of a marriage and a lifetime of service.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday Sept 18th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Martha’s personal story about her parents private collection of nearly 800 love letters, the essence of her latest book.

Truth really is stranger than fiction, Michael Morris learned when hearing the stories from his grandfather that shaped his latest novel Man in the Blue Moon. The highly praised Southern author returns with a new book that will vividly bring readers back to a time of hard-fought survival during the First World War.

His novel is a way to give back to his grandfather and to keep the Southern tradition of oral history alive. According to Michael, “In my life, storytelling has been the key to understanding or at least making sense of human frailty, suffering and triumph. My writing about people of the South, is my reason for being.”

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday Sept 11th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Michael’s oral stories come alive of how family life was like at the turn of the 20th Century living in the South.

The dynamics, the interplay, between men and women is one of the most fascinating aspects of the human condition. The genders, male and female, are so different. It is enjoyable and enlightening to think about the unique attributes of each and how they interact with each other. All of us males are intrigued philosophically with what we observe in the potency of women’s power over us and how they employ those powers. Certainly, women have the wisdom to wield their powers in a clandestine manner. Women are not overt; they are subtle and intuitive in how they manipulate events to suit their goals. Men are obvious; superficial; objective in their thinking patterns … what you see is what you get. There is no mystery in men’s behavior; there is a great deal in women’s.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday Sept 4th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Charles Martin celebrate “woman power” in the intriguing world of CEOs, yachting, and cyber-crime.

From proposal to honeymoon, the 101 stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Here Comes the Bride share the pratfalls and pitfalls, frustrations and joys that everyone encounters on their journey to the altar. Shared by brides, grooms, family and friends, these stories are hilarious and heartwarming.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday August 28th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Susan Heim, the co-author of this latest Chicken Soup for the Soul series with Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, as she shares some newlywed stories of love, laughter, and family.

Peter Golden is an award-winning journalist and the author of 6 full-length works of non-fiction and fiction. His work has appeared in the Detroit Free Press Magazine, Albany Times Union, New Jersey Monthly, Microsoft’s eDirections, Beyond Computing, Electronic Business, Midstream, The Forward, and Capital Region Magazine.
Peter’s Quiet Diplomat, a biography of industrialist and political-insider Max M. Fisher made the Detroit Free Press bestseller list. Among those he interviewed were Presidents Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Bush; Secretaries of State Kissinger, Haig, and Shultz; and Israeli Prime Ministers Shamir, Peres, and Rabin.

His latest novel, Comeback Love speaks of a journey into the hearts of two lovers who came of age in the 1960s and is a sensual exploration of youth, regret, desire, and the bonds that mysteriously endure in the face of momentous change.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday August 21st from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT and learn the stirring and romantic story about profound love that truly touches the heart and move the soul.

Are you dressing your child for success with age appropriate clothing? Wendy Pittman, founder and creative director of My Bougie Baby, will be sharing her expertise and tips on how you can select the latest trendy must-have fashion wears by sought after emerging designers to outfit your child ages from 4 to 14, to express their own unique chicness and style.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday August 14th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn how to shop and dress your loved ones to increase their self esteem by focusing on smart, comfortable and affordable clothing without sacrificing quality.

Rebels By Accidents by Patricia Dunn features an Egyptian-American teen in our post 9-11 world so disconnected from her culture, she secretly believes she comes from a backward country where people still travel by camel and women walk six steps behind the men.

While living with her grandmother in Cairo, she witnesses a political revolution led by young men and women who use Facebook to organize protests to overthrow their corrupt government. In Tahrir Square, surrounded by thousands of protestors, Mariam finally embraces what it means to be American and Egyptian.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday August 7th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn more about positive teen Muslim role models.

The modern world is a breeding ground for stress; it comes in many forms and has a variety of causes. Any kind of stress can greatly inhibit life and take a serious toll on both body and mind.

Stress Pandemic, written for the growing number of people wishing to free themselves of mild, moderate, or severe stress, draws upon organic food pioneer Paul Huljich’s experience with stress-related illness. The book outlines a practical and effective approach to beating stress and achieving complete wellness.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday July 27th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn the 9 Natural Steps to Survive , Master Stress and Live Well.

Many Americans base their votes on a man’s moral and personal choices, but do those choices accurately reflect his success in office? Your respect for the office will increase, your comprehension of the voting system will expand, and you may begin to consider today’s and tomorrow’s candidates in a different light after reading The Next President: How the Man Defines the Office.

Author Dee J. Rammell, in his new book, re-introduce former presidents of the United States of America to you as fathers, husbands, men of faith, or men lacking hope. In their historical context and without bias, understand the laws they ratified, the political views and strategies that created the current political system, and how they felt about their choices.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday July 24th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn how our past presidents shaped our present and how you can shape our future!

Across the U.S., Americans seem ready, willing and able to believe that spirits roam the earth:

The most recent Gallup Poll says that 75% of us believe in some form of the paranormal. CBS News reports nearly half (48%) of Americans say they believe in ghosts and 22% claim they’ve actually seen or felt their presence.

Scientific American published a story in January 2012, stating that we’re Wired for Weird, with a psychological and physical make-up that makes us open to paranormal experiences, real or imagined.

There’s even an I-phone app, “Ghost Radar” to help believers find “visitors” in their homes.

Who can explain it? One of the masters at crafting these intriguing and spine-chilling novels is NYT bestselling author Heather Graham. She studies the paranormal for her books – and to indulge her personal interest in ghost hunts, historic sites such as the Lizzie Borden House.

Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday July 17th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn about America’s hunger for the understanding of the spiritual realm, and Heather’s latest book, titled, THE UNHOLY.

Eleanor Sullivan is an award-winning author of books for nurses as well as the Monika Everhardt medical mysteries. Holding both a nursing degree and a doctorate, she is a former dean of nursing and past president of the world’s largest nursing organization. Now she’s turned her attention to the past, crafting a series of historical mysteries set in the 19th century religious settlement of her ancestors. The stories feature a midwife and her cabinet-maker husband in the Northern Ohio village of Zoar. Cover Her Body is the first book in the series.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday July 10th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to lean about the mostly women and some men who carved a life out of the wilderness to build a town, clear and plant fields, construct industries and, in one very fortuitous stroke of luck, build the Ohio Canal through their land.

Inspired by the roots of a rich and authentic Italian-American upbringing, Marguerite Ciccolini created the first book and namesake of the series – THE PASTA FAMILY. It is about Annaleenie, a young girl who feels neglected by her family of walking, talking pastas.
The book series teaches kids and adults about life lessons and morals with humor, charm, adventure and characters based on nearly every imaginable type of pasta and familiar Italian cuisine. In short, Family Values have never been more fun or so yummy!
Since the passing of Marguerite earlier this year, her son Michael Ciccolini is now continuing this wonderful legacy of love for the next generation to enjoy.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday July 3rd from 10-11 am U.S. CT to hear a great American family story.

Have you ever experienced a time when all hope seems lost? Author, Laura Smith went through such a journey. Her memoir, In All Things: Giving Thanks When Hope Seems Lost, is a raw account of her incredible challenge. Filled with laughs, tears of joy and tears of sorrow, Laura’s miraculous encounter with God created an unshakeable faith and strength to face life in a totally new perspective.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday June 26th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to hear her story.

Breath awareness is one of the simplest and most effective focus training and mind-developing exercises available today. It is proven to promote brain growth, improve learning, increase focus, reduce stress, and develop empathy. Adults and children who practice regularly gain an abundance of self-knowledge and insight into their amazing mind/body phenomenon. Most everyone who practices feels more peaceful and happy.

Heidi Thompson’s new book, CALM FOCUS JOY is a practical guide written for parents, teachers, psychologists, and child-care professionals who want to learn breath awareness and teach it to children. The book offers ten progressively challenging lessons for the adult and a comprehensive, step-by-step program teaching breath awareness to children.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday June 19th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn ten breathing lessons for adults, and a comprehensive step-by-step program teaching breath awareness to children.

If you answer “Yes” to the following questions…
Do you want to eat healthier but don’t know where to start? – Are you tired of eating the same meals over and over again? – Do recipes sound like they’re written in a foreign language? Do you have hungry mouths to feed, many of whom exclaim “yuck” when they see your creations? – Do you often resort to take-out to keep up with life’s demands?

Then listen up; author Melinda Hinson Neely, will help you turn your kitchen into the centerpiece for delicious meals and lasting memories with her new book, Eat In, Not Out: The Learn-How-to-Cook Book, Without the Recipes.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday June 12th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn Melinda’s practical cooking secrets on how to prepare easy and healthy meals.

Avery Aames is the pseudonym for award-winning author and actress, Daryl Wood Gerber. Her popular Cheese Shop Mystery book series is set in idyllic Holmes County, Ohio, and features Charlotte Bessette, a feisty cheese shop owner with a colorful extended family.

Daryl was the creator of the format for the successful TV series “Out of this World” that ran for four years in first-run syndication. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, its internet group Guppies, Mystery Writers of America, Romance Writers of America and the International Thriller Writers Association.

Prior to writing, Daryl was an actress in Los Angeles. She co-starred on the popular series, “Murder, She Wrote” and “Matlock”.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday June 5th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn about her latest book in the series, titled, Clobbered by Camembert and Daryl’s lifelong mottos… on how to succeed in life.

The main message of It’s No Accident, is Stop Stressing About Bedwetting and Accidents. But there’s more to the story.

Among parents and physicians, there are varying levels of ignorance about potty problems and wetting in general. Some misconceptions are harmless, but others can lead to suboptimal care or even damage to children.

The most common mistake is the assumption that toileting problems are a normal part of growing up. Dr. Steve Hodges and Suzanne Schlosberg’s book stresses that they aren’t, and parents can get behind that point without much misunderstanding.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday May 15th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn about the breakthrough solutions to your child’s wetting, constipation, UTIs, and other potty problems.

Multi-award winning author Annie Burnside shares her insights on how parents can become active participants in their children’s awakening as conscious global citizens. Her book, titled Soul to Soul Parenting gives parents tools to lead authentic, conscious, divinely inspired lives so that they can become the spiritual experts for their families.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday May 8th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn how you can become a soul to soul parent to your loved ones.

Author Salahuddin Khanepic multi-award winning novel, titled, Sikander, richly detailed the journey of a young Pakistani student through war-torn Afghanistan. From coming of age, to prejudice, to misunderstanding and being misunderstood. Sikander addresses family values and the differences in cultures and mentality between America and the Muslim world.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday May 1st from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn more about the resiliency, courage and common sense of our human spirit.

Award-winning author Jo Ann Bender’s gripping novel, titled, Lebensborn takes us back in time to World War II. Hitler’s Nazi regime obsessed in creating a master Aryan race conducted a secret program in breeding children from superior genes. The consequences of this program are still being felt today by the surviving Lebensborn children in Europe.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday April 24th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn more about The Lebensborn children and their stories.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Susan Mallery, gives her readers a look at the life of Michelle, an army veteran returning home after tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan only to find that everything has changed.

Her latest novel, titled, Barefoot Season, of the Blackberry Island series echoes the plight of many of today’s veterans returning home only to face challenges of a different kind. From economic uncertainty to lingering effects of life in the army.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday April 17th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn more about our veterans and the various groups dedicated to helping them.

Best-selling children’s book author and Emmy Award winning musician, Karyn Henleyspeaks about the works of Angels in our lives.

Her latest novel titled, Eye of the Sword, is book two of the Angelaeon Circle Series. A book series targeted for young adults. Her message of hope and faith reminds us that we are never alone in our life’s journey. Karyn is the author of the original Beginner’s Bible, which sold more that five million copies and was translated into more than fifteen languages.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday April 10th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn more about the presence of Angels in your life.

Award-winning young adult author Margie Gelbwasser tackles cyber-bulling in her latest novel titled, Pieces of Us. A book that focuses on the growing issue among teens. Margie’s depiction of two families and four teens in their respective journey in life will resonate with readers and listeners alike when it comes to real life, real situation.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday April 3rd from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn more about cyber-bulling and what you can do about it.

Take a roller coaster ride through the life of a real Hollywood actor. Rick Lenzis an actor who has made it in New York and Hollywood. Seen countless of times on TV and in the movies as a popular leading man as well as a character actor, consistently avoiding repetition in the roles he chooses.

His memoir, North of Hollywood, is more than just an ordinary Hollywood insider story. Rick’s extraordinary storytelling skills takes you into his personal experiences with actors and entertainers we normally only hear about through the rumor mills, and to reveal real-life experiences of heartbreak, suspense, discovery and joy. He offers us deep insights into an actor’s life and living in general.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday March 13th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn about his life’s journey and plenty of showbiz anecdotes.

Good news! We have over 4,400 colleges & universities nationwide. There are lots of choices, no doubt more than a dozen colleges and universities will be the right fit. Bad News! There are so many possibilities, where do teens begin? With personal needs, and values!

Jill Greenbaum, Ed.D., an innovator in coaching teens and parents during the college search, uses a strengths-based approach in working with teens to help them understand themselves, meet challenges and problem-solve. This approach reduces distress, encourages self awareness, enhances self esteem, facilitates growth and goal achievement.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday March 6th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn how you can help and guide your loved ones to choose the college that’s right for them!

If you looking to establish a successful financial system for your family that would last forever, Certified Financial Planner, Ashley Parks, can help you.

Her newly released book, titled, The Saving Seed – Growing a Financially Healthy Family Tree, shows how families can take control of their financial future using simple techniques that are designed to take root and grow for generations.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday February 7th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn how you can teach your children to achieve financial success at any age!

Need help in getting you children to do their homework? Author of “Smarty Pig” Molly Nero, a veteran elementary school teacher of 18 years has created a practical approach using games in the home with practice skills showing children that they can learn and have fun at the same time. She helps them understand that learning is not just for school, it’s for life.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday January 31st from 10-11 am U.S. CT to Molly and me and learn these creative approach to engaging your children to be better students.

Not sure on how to teach your kids good table manner? Maryann Sawka, owner of Charming Manners, has the right solution for you. Her new book, titled, Good Table Manners Made Easy, delivers practical and fun ways of teaching children of all ages.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday January 17th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn tips on how to engage your children to embrace and learn etiquette that will result in an enjoyable dinning experience for all.

Almost everyone is familiar with the principles of the Law of Attraction, Conscious Creation, Conscious Manifesting and using the power of positive thought to direct and improve one’s life. But do they remember to apply it? And if so, how often…maybe once a month?

Best-selling author of The Art of Conscious Creation, Jackie Lapin, will be teaching insightful and fun lessons from her latest book, titled, Practical Conscious Creation: Daily Techniques to Manifest Your Desires. She will help you live 2012 with more empowerment, reward, and enriching life. Transforming each day with powerful form of inspired thought in all actions, decisions, and routines.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday January 10th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn how to create your success on a daily basis!